42 citations
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August 2013 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Female pattern hair loss is caused by multiple factors and while treatments like topical minoxidil, hormone therapy, and low-level light therapy can help, none can fully cure it.
41 citations
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December 2008 in “Current Opinion in Ophthalmology” Certain eye surgery complications can be managed effectively, especially in patients who have used specific prostate medications.
37 citations
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December 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” The Italian guidelines offer advice for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata based on expert opinion and limited clinical trial evidence.
32 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evidence for using Low-Level Laser Therapy for hair loss is limited and more thorough research is needed.
28 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D-printed mesoporous scaffolds show promise for personalized drug delivery with controlled release.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Dermoscopy is better than a magnifying lens for examining skin because it shows deeper details.
26 citations
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October 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Social media is increasingly used in dermatology for education and networking but has risks like misinformation and privacy issues.
26 citations
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December 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photobiomodulation can improve hair density and thickness, but it's costly and needs more research.
25 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of oncology practice” Scalp cooling is an effective and safe way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, with manageable side effects and low risk of scalp cancer.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
18 citations
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January 2023 in “Nano Research” Red OLED therapy significantly boosts hair growth.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Polymers” Electrospun nanofibers are promising for medical, sensing, and energy uses, especially with 3D printing.
17 citations
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July 2021 in “Polymers” Using ultrasonication at 45 kHz for 30 minutes is an efficient, low-cost way to produce high-quality chitin nanofibers from crab shells.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” Microfluidics can create precise, efficient delivery systems for food and cosmetics, but scaling up is challenging.
14 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Medical Internet Research” PrEP implants are promising for HIV prevention if the number of implants needed is minimized.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Hypertension research” New method uses hair follicle cells to estimate human body clock phase, potentially improving sleep disorder diagnosis.
13 citations
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January 2022 in “Microvascular Research” LSCI-HR is reliable for monitoring blood flow in wound healing in mice.
12 citations
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-Level Light Therapy significantly reduced inflammation and promoted hair regrowth in patients with Lichen planopilaris.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” An alternating inflatable head pad reduced pressure ulcers and hair loss in heart surgery patients.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
10 citations
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April 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new patient-controlled expansion technique for breast reconstruction is safe, efficient, and cost-effective.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using methods like lasers and microneedling with drugs can improve hair regrowth for alopecia, but more research is needed on safety and best practices.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
7 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” New methods improve stem cell delivery for heart disease, but challenges remain.
7 citations
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September 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Photobiomodulation can help regrow hair in certain types of hair loss.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Venture capital significantly boosts innovation and growth in plastic surgery.
5 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp cooling effectively reduces hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Market Access & Health Policy” Insurance coverage for scalp cooling will make it more accessible to all chemotherapy patients.
5 citations
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August 2023 in “Preprints.org” Droplet-based microfluidics improves delivery of bioactive compounds in food using precise encapsulation and release.